Leaving for work, I noticed that the ABS and airbag lights were on up on the dashboard. I drove to work which is only 8 miles away; going no faster than 45 MPH. I arrived at work, placed van in park, turned off the van, took key out of ignition, took off my seat belt, opened door, and the airbag blew up in my face. I raised my arm and my right hand got most of the impact. We have been on the phone for 3 days with the dealer and ford motor company. They keep passing us back and forth both denying any responsibility.
2003 Ford Windstar airbags complaints
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Abs/airbag, tire gauge lights on - ebcm module failure.
Swerved to avoid collision and the brakes locked causing car to lose control on the wet road. The van hit a tree, flipped on its side and smashed into a light pole. The airbags did not deploy even though there was front end damage. The ABS and brake lights were illuminated prior to the crash. Also noticed the speedometer started acting up over the prior weeks (not moving until after a few minutes of driving.)
The ABS light and brake light intermittently comes on while driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the driver's side window air bags deployed without any impact to the vehicle and the seat belts locked. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who stated that the failure was due to faulty wiring. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 50,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 45 MPH, the driver side air bag deployed suddenly. The contact injured her neck as a result. The contact called the dealer who stated that they would contact the manufacturer. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the problem had to be legally handled. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. The contact stated that while the driver was traveling approximately 55-60 MPH, the front air bag suddenly deployed damaging the driver seat. The driver sustained a minor injury in march 2009, the vehicle was involved in a crash and the air bags did not deploy. The dealer called the manufacturer who stated that the contact would be responsible for repairs which would include new wiring and a driver seat replacement. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000 and the current mileage was approximately 98,000.
I was driving my 2003 ford windstar limited on smooth roadway at about 50 MPH when the driverside side airbag deployed for no reason. No injuries except for a rug burn on my left shoulder. Dealer advised that the computer showed a side impact collision but there was no collision. I was told the cost is $1500 for repair out of my pocket. Come on ford.
The 2003 ford windstar, was hit on both sides and the front end was damaged, there is no bumper, 90% of the front end is gone. The airbag did not deploy.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 25 MPH she suddenly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. None of the air bags deployed. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 99300.
My husband was proceeding in a southbound direction in our 2003 ford windstar when he struck a vehicle (gmc truck) that failed to stop at a stop sign. That vehicle was moving westbound. The impact first occurred with the windstar striking the truck on the passenger front fender, which then resulted in the windstar then striking a curb, immediately followed by the windstar striking a telephone pole. These impacts were all made from the front, however no airbag deployed on the windstar.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise and the side air bag on the passenger side deployed inadvertently. The passenger sustained minor injuries and the seat was damaged. The dealer advised her to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer has not yet been notified. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 135,000.
When starting car airbag light cont' on. Cont' problem pretention retractor replaced-working. No old parts returned to me.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford windstar. While driving 45 MPH, the contact crashed into the passenger side of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. As of november 26, 2007, the insurance company was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The driver sustained a back injury and the front passenger suffered bruises to her shoulder and chest. The rear seat passengers sustained bruises to their chests and shoulders. The current and failure mileages were 46,000. *updated 12/12/2007 *bf updated 12/12/07
A vehicle turned left infront of me. Having no time to apply my brakes, my vehicle front end struck the right side of the other vehicle at approximately 45-50mph. It was a direct frontal impact to my vehicle of such force it killed the other driver. Neither of my airbags deployed.
While driving on smooth highway at 35 MPH max, the right side airbag deployed and the button on the door post that operates the passenger side sliding door shot out. The vehicle had collided with nothing; nobody in the vehicle felt a bump. There was no visible evidence of collision found by the insurance adjuster, the ford repair facility, or by an expert third party. Only the shop's computer showed the reason for deployment as "collision." so the insurance adjuster listed "collision'' as the cause in his report. Result: we pay the deductible, our insurance rate increases, and our driving profile now includes an accident that didn't happen. There was no collision or accident. Two passengers were visibly bruised, one requiring medical attention as she was hit by the above mentioned button. Repair, which will cost approx $800, has not been done pending our trying to settle the cause and insurance issues. The repair facility has the parts on hand and a check from the insurer.
My mother was driving her 2003 sel windstar, a car hit her by a car on the left side of the windstar, this caused the windstar to change direction and crash again with some trees, so, there were 2 crashes, a tree finished in the middle of the front side of the windstar, the automatic door on the left side was damaged and none of the airbags opened, I really do not think this is o.k., my mother was ok, with a little pain in the neck but ok, but anyway we would like to know if this is normal, we think the airbag should have opened, if anyone knows the speed, the severity or other things that need to happen with exact data for the airbag to open, please let us know at: [email protected] thanks
I was in an accident on monday, april 5th while driving down the expressway at 60 MPH when a 3x5 metal structure flew off a flat bed and struck my front and front end of my vehicle. (4000k worth of damage) and my airbad only deployed a small amount not all the way.
My husband and I were driving our 2003 ford windstar when it was hit by another vehicle traveling at a high speed. The impact was on the passage side back wheel and caused our van to roll over. However, the passenger side aid bag did not deploy. Also, the latches that connect the rear seats to the floor released from the two seats at the middle row. Seven days later ford recalled 257,119 windstar minivans because the latches that connect the rear seats to the floor could release in an accident......ford windstar is a very unsafe car, specially if you use it with children!!
Air bag warning light activated. Would change from a blinking light to steady on for 20-30 minutes. Vehicle taken in for servicing. Now on day #2 in the service dept. Estimated to be ready in one more day.
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